The school provides a focal point for the local community.
In what sense was the discovery of America a focal point in history?
The barn is the focal point of the farm buildings.
Англо-русский строительный словарь. — М.: Русский Язык.С.Н.Корчемкина, С.К.Кашкина, С.В.Курбатова.1995.
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